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I have a KitchenAid side-by-side refrigerator, model # KSR6220FAL01. When I try to dispense water, there is a very long delay, and then the water comes out. It started a few weeks ago with a two second delay. Now sometimes it won't dispense at all, for a while. It seems that if I push the lever several times, then it starts dispensing again. I took off the outside cover and tested the small electric switch, which works fine. I removed the four visible screws that seem to hold the mechanism to the door, but it was still held fast to the door. What next? I hope I don't have to call a repair person for this.
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I don't have a listing for such a model number. the closest I found where KSRG22FKBL01, KSRG22FKBT01, KSRG22FKSS01 and KSRG22FKWH02. Did you get it right off the appliance's model and serial number tag?quote:Originally posted by bijones2
KitchenAid side-by-side refrigerator, model # KSR6220FAL01.
Any delay in the water shutting off from there?quote:When I try to dispense water, there is a very long delay [before] water comes out.
Don't go any further there. As long the dispenser mechanism's switch is functioning, it (the dispenser on the door) is not the cause of your problems.quote:I removed the four visible screws that seem to hold the mechanism to the door, but it was still held fast to the door. What next?
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Dan O.
The Appliance Information Site
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You are right. The correct serial number is KSRS22QFAL01. And the water always shuts off immediately. My newest discovery is that if I press and release the dispenser lever 5 or 6 times, then the water comes after only a very short delay. As if there is a capacitor charging, or something. Thanks for your replies.Comment
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That is the model number (which is what we needed).quote:Originally posted by bijones2
The correct serial number is KSRS22QFAL01
What can happen on some models is the chilled water reservoir (in the rear of the fridge compartment) can develop a leak which allows air to enter it when not in use or the material those tanks are made from can get fatigued with time allowing them to expand and contract leading to a delay in dispensing.quote:if I press and release the dispenser lever 5 or 6 times, then the water comes after only a very short delay. As if there is a capacitor charging, or something. Thanks for your replies.
You may need to check that tank as the dispenser is being operated to see exactly what is going on. If either of the cases I mentioned is occuring, something will likely need to be done to the tank. It can either be replaced with a similar molded plastic one (see the first link below) or with a replacement 'kit' (the second link) which doesn't usually experience such failures.
- KitchenAid KSRS22QFAL01 Water Reservoir
LINK > http://www.appliance411.com/data.php?rc=441502
- Whirlpool Water Tank Replacement Kit
LINK > http://www.appliance411.com/data.php?rc=827260
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Dan O.
The Appliance Information Site
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